Definitions for gloat
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gloat, gloating, gleeverb

   malicious satisfaction

2. gloat, triumph, crowverb

   dwell on with satisfaction

3. gloatverb

   gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gloatnoun

   An act or instance of gloating.

2. gloatverb

   To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Gloatverb

   To cast side glances as a timorous lover.

   Teach every grace to smile in your behalf,
   And her deluding eyes to gloat for you. Nicholas Rowe, Ja. Shore.

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1. gloat

   Gloat refers to the act of expressing self-satisfaction, smugness, or triumph, often in an excessive, unkind or arrogant way, typically over others' misfortune or failure.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gloatverb

   to look steadfastly; to gaze earnestly; -- usually in a bad sense, to gaze with malignant satisfaction, passionate desire, lust, or avarice

2. Etymology: [Akin to Icel. glotta to smile scornfully, G. glotzen to gloat.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gloat

   glōt, v.i. to look eagerly, in a bad sense: to view with a wicked joy. [Ice. glotta, to grin.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gloat in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gloat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of gloat in a Sentence

1. Lisa Bloom:

   I don't wish suicide on anyone, I don't gloat upon on anyone's death, but I will tell victims at least you have one less thing to worry about now, because most victims were still in fear of him.

2. Barack Obama:

   We've got a state dinner with Canada coming up, so we may just leave it right in the middle of the room, we'll see. We could gloat a little bit.

3. Moshe Kahlon:

   We want practical solutions. Friends, in places where others gave up, we promised to fight and to win, now is the time to do what is best for all of us. This evening is about recognizing the good. An evening of modesty and good conduct. I am not arrogant, and I certainly won't gloat.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gloat
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gloat
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=gloat
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloat
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gloat